This week Mrs. McVeigh's Manners themes of the week are Restaurant and Balanced and Polite Eating

Ask your child about having good Restaurant manners, and ask the following questions.

• Who is the first person who greets us at the door, with menus?
  • The host or hostess.
• What is the first thing we do when we sit down at our table?
  • Put a napkin on our lap.
• If a utensil falls on the ground, what should we do?
  • Politely tell the server, and let him or her bring a new one.
• What is the extra money called that we leave for a server?
  • A tip.
• What do we do if someone we know (or our parents know) comes by our table to say hello?
  • We introduce them to everyone at the table, and stop eating until they leave.

Ask your child about being a Balanced and Polite Eater, and ask the following questions:

• Name some healthy foods that you like to eat.
• What is a balanced meal?
  • When you have all healthy foods, and only one treat, such as a soft drink, or a dessert.
• What would be a good substitute for French fries?
  • Fruit.
• What would be a good substitute for a soft drink?
  • Water.
• Is it okay to act like a picky eater when you are a guest at someone’s house?
• No. Take at least two bites of everything you are served, and if you do not like eating it, try to look like you are eating and enjoying your meal.